Sharp recanalization of a short esophageal occluding stricture in a patient with epidermolysis bullosa

BackgroundAlthough esophageal strictures caused by epidermolysis bullosa are often treated with balloon dilations, complete obstruction has few effective therapies except esophagectomy with colonic replacement.ObjectiveResolution of esophageal obstructive lesion without surgical intervention.DesignCase study.SettingInterventional radiology.PatientEpidermolysis bullosa with esophageal stricture.InterventionEndoscopic- and guidewire-guided sharp recanalization.Main Outcome MeasurementRadiologic evidence of stricture resolution.ResultsSuccessful recanalization.LimitationsExperience of operators (anesthesiologist, endoscopist, interventional radiologist).ConclusionsSharp recanalization of a complete stricture in patients with epidermolysis bullosa is feasible in a controlled setting.